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Nov 13, 2014 - By Eric Blom, Staff Writer:&nbsp&nbspPremeditation was the focus of arguments at a preliminary hearing for the defendant in a murder case.
The man's own life potentially was at stake in the ... [more]

Nov 13, 2014 - From staff reports:&nbsp&nbspThe possibility of reopening the long-idled Atlantic City iron ore mine is being examined.
The mine in the mountains southwest of Lander once employed more ... [more]

Nov 13, 2014 - By Katie Roenigk, Staff Writer:&nbsp&nbspAn Ethete man was arrested for driving under the influence Thursday morning after a three-vehicle accident on West Main Street in Riverton in icy, frigid ... [more]

Nov 13, 2014 - By Katie Roenigk, Staff Writer:&nbsp&nbspA 40-year-old woman died Wednesday evening in Riverton after she was found unconscious in the 800 block of Rendezvous Road south of town.
Officials believe ... [more]

Nov 12, 2014 - By Susan Selasky, McClatchy Newspapers:&nbsp&nbspSome people steer clear of making risotto because it can be tedious. A risotto is not something you whip up for a speedy weeknight meal, rather it should be ... [more]

Nov 12, 2014 - The Associated Press:&nbsp&nbspCold's grip extends statewide
CHEYENNE -- Temperatures are only in the single-digits in much of Wyoming as an arctic front tightens its grip across the ... [more]

Nov 12, 2014 - The Associated Press:&nbsp&nbspCHEYENNE -- Finding ways to prevent off-campus violence involving students and alcohol is one of the topics University of Wyoming administrators plan to discuss ... [more]

Nov 12, 2014 - From staff reports:&nbsp&nbspA 32-year-old man was taken to the Riverton hospital early Wednesday after he told deputies that clowns had threatened him with guns at his house.
Law ... [more]

Nov 12, 2014 - By Alejandra Silva, Staff Writer:&nbsp&nbspJust in time for Veterans Day, the Soldiers House in Riverton opened its doors Tuesday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house.
The facility is part of ... [more]

Nov 12, 2014 - By Alejandra Silva, Staff Writer:&nbsp&nbspThe changes follow a disagreement regarding an eighth-grade student at a church school who was removed from the Riverton Middle School football team. ... [more]

Nov 11, 2014 - The Associated Press:&nbsp&nbspThree killed when semi hits vans
CHEYENNE -- Authorities have released the names of three people who were killed in a three-vehicle crash east of ... [more]

Nov 11, 2014 - The Associated Press:&nbsp&nbspCHEYENNE -- A legislative task force proposal to change the Wyoming Constitution to specify that individuals have a right to privacy is set to go before a ... [more]

Nov 11, 2014 - From staff reports:&nbsp&nbspAdditional charges might be filed against a man arrested Nov. 1 and accused of domestic violence battery and property destruction after striking a woman in the ... [more]

Nov 11, 2014 - By Eric Blom, Staff Writer:&nbsp&nbspStiff penalties are back on the table for a Dubois man who had been charged with making and selling methamphetamine but signed a plea agreement and was out on ... [more]

Nov 11, 2014 - By Katie Roenigk, Staff Writer:&nbsp&nbspTemperatures dropped across the Wind River Basin this week, falling from the mid-60s on Sunday to single digits Tuesday morning.
The thermometer is expected ... [more]

Nov 11, 2014 - By Eric Blom, Staff Writer:&nbsp&nbspThe former Fremont County Pioneer Museums director now is facing reduced charges and a lower penalty for alleged theft from the Lander institution.
In late ... [more]

Nov 9, 2014 - From staff and wire reports:&nbsp&nbspThe Wind River Basin's almost continuous period of unseasonably warm weather stretching six weeks or more is about to come to a screeching halt.
Thanks to the ... [more]

Nov 9, 2014 - By Christina George, Staff Writer:&nbsp&nbspMilitary personnel who served post 9/11 now have a place to go for psychological services.
The Soldiers House of Fremont County in Riverton will be unveiled ... [more]

Nov 9, 2014 - The Associated Press:&nbsp&nbspWorker killed in fall at Gillette-area power plant
GILLETTE -- Authorities are investigating after a worker was killed in a fall at a power plant in ... [more]

Nov 9, 2014 - By Eric Blom, Staff Writer:&nbsp&nbspA new charity is helping bring back Salvation Army bell ringers to Riverton, and organizers say they need volunteers for it to be successful.
The charity is ... [more]

Nov 9, 2014 - From staff reports:&nbsp&nbspJim Matson has announced his resignation from the Riverton Regional Airport Board.
"Right now I've got some health issues that are not really conducive to me ... [more]

Nov 9, 2014 - From staff reports:&nbsp&nbspThe Lander Library is broadcasting the National Theatre's Live performance of "Skylight" at 1 p.m. Saturday in the Carnegie Room.
Donations are $10 for ... [more]